Dr. Cole provides trauma-informed Individual, Couple, Family Counseling, Psychotherapy, and Coaching services to individuals 18 years and older. These services and the corresponding costs are described below:

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Individual Counseling, Psychotherapy, and Coaching:

 

Individual Psychotherapy -- Because I’m board certified or intensively trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, and Clinical Hypnotherapy, I specialize in providing Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) services to individuals 18 years and older with a wide range of conditions like depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anger disorders, and adult AD(H)D. My approach has been widely adopted and described in the scientific journal "Cogent Psychology." I have simplified this process and made it accessible to the general public in my books “Wise Up, Change is Hard: 8 Science-Based Steps for Making it Stick” and “The Routine Practice Planner.”

 

Individual Coaching -- The name "coaching" uses a metaphor from the sports community, where it is an established activity. I'm very familiar with this activity, given that my first job out of college was as a head baseball coach in a small college in the Midwest. In this position, my responsibility was to partner with and help the athletes I recruited excel. Although in my clinical and sports psychology work, I've stayed directly connected to both college and professional athletes (I’m Clinical Director “Alive+Well Sports” www.aliveandwellsports.com), I've expanded my coaching and consulting to help individuals who aspire to excel in personal and business endeavors, including several individuals who work at the highest levels of business and government across the U.S. and around the globe.

 

While most coaching practitioners focus on Life Coaching, my coaching practice can better be described as Positive Psychology Coaching (PPC). The gist is that PPC is a scientifically rooted approach to helping clients increase well-being, enhance and apply strengths, optimize performance, and achieve valued goals. At the core of PPC is a belief in the power of science to elucidate the best methods for development and personal growth. Many assessments, resources, tools, and feedback models within positive psychology can help me help you build a highly tailored, structured coaching journey that is ultimately backed up with measurable evidence. If you decide to work with me in a coaching context, I will make you more aware of your reasons for current habits, beliefs, attitudes, actions, and goals. I will also help you learn new skills, establish new habits, and provide you with tools to build a more satisfying and prosperous future consistent with your goals and ambitions. 

 

Discernment Counseling, Couples Therapy, and Relationship Coaching:

 

Discernment Counseling is best suited for couples on the brink of divorce. I know that “couples” rarely decide to divorce…it’s typically one person who wants to leave (the “leaning out” partner) while their partner (the “leaning in” partner) is “being divorced.” When this happens, it’s a crucible moment that needs to be considered carefully. Although separation may be an emergency, divorce is not. Because both a commitment and life structure have been created…it’s good to take some time to decide. In such cases, I will meet with the two of you separately to understand the situation and help you decide whether or not to stay. If you choose to stay together, we will transition to Couples Therapy. If not, I can help you “consciously uncouple” in a way that reduces cost and chaos and enables you to get some clarity about your future.

 

Couples Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that can help you and your partner improve your relationship. In my book “Lasting Lover: A Science-Based Approach to Building and Maintaining a Romantic Relationship With Your Forever Person,” I explain that Couples Therapy is a therapy in which both partners in a committed relationship are treated simultaneously. I also explain that because of the complexities of treating two individuals and their relationship simultaneously, it is fraught with hazards that can only be avoided by carefully identifying and addressing core issues practically and effectively. Some benefits of couples counseling include better communication between you and your partner; identifying problems and resolving them within a safe environment; hearing and understanding your partner’s needs without resentment or anger; feeling more valued and a deeper connection; renewed physical and emotional intimacy, and moving away from the past to a brighter future.

 

Couples Therapy is not a chance to criticize your partner in front of another witness. I will do my best to prevent this. If I lose control or if you are out of control, I will seamlessly switch from Couples Therapy to Relationship Coaching.

 

Relationship Coaching -- I've discovered that Relationship Coaching is the best approach when you are emotionally dysregulated and when I observe “relationship skill deficits.” In my book “Lasting Lover: A Science-Based Approach to Building and Maintaining a Romantic Relationship With Your Forever Person,” I explain: 

“Although attraction and love are undoubtedly important, depending on these things alone is like playing a baseball game without any skills. Even if you love the game and your teammates, you will consistently lose if you don’t have the skills to play effectively." 

 

Similarly, suppose you or your partner lack the essential skills to develop and sustain a happy, healthy romantic relationship. In that case, you will undoubtedly fall short of your expectations and be in a disconnected, floundering marriage despite your best intentions. Not only that, your desires for a long-term romantic relationship will fade.”

 

Relationship Coaching is a goal-oriented approach to teaching relationship skills and solving relationship problems. It can help you create a relationship vision, identify your relationship's weaknesses, and set goals to improve it. 

 

NOTE: As per the consent of both parties, I will conduct separate sessions with an individual displaying signs of trauma. This is aimed at facilitating progress towards more effective couples therapy.

 

Family Therapy and Parenting Support:

 

Family Therapy can be helpful if your family is experiencing stress, anger, or grief. It can help couples, children, or extended family members learn to communicate better and work through conflicts and hardships.

 

Family therapy is often short-term. It may include all family members or just those able or willing to participate. In these sessions, I can facilitate communication and teach you skills to deepen family connections and get through stressful times, even after you go to therapy sessions. 

 

Having fully participated in raising children to adulthood, I know firsthand how difficult parenting can be. If you need help in this area, I can help you develop and implement a parenting plan based on my book “Parenting Teens & Tweens: How to Raise Healthy Humans with Character.” This process involves helping you develop a plan tailored to the needs of your family and children. For example, I can provide you with guidance on how to establish and communicate boundaries, how to contract desired behaviors, how to motivate your children to do what they say they’ll do, how to understand your family brand, how to evaluate performance, and when and how to obtain resources (books, training) or call in a consultant (counselor, religious leader, teacher) to provide you with insight into complex problems.

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How often should I meet?

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The frequency of appointments is based upon your needs and financial concerns. However, Dr. Cole recommends weekly appointments for the first four sessions to create momentum for change and build the foundation of a good therapeutic relationship.

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How much do services cost?

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The cost of your session will vary depending on the type and duration of your appointment. These costs are as follows:

• First Individual Psychotherapy Session ($325)

• Routine 60 Minute Individual Psychotherapy Session ($300)

• Routine 90 Minute Individual Psychotherapy Session ($425)

• First Individual "Life or Professional Coaching" Session ($325)

• Routine 60 Minute Individual "Life or Professional Coaching" Session ($300)

• Routine 90-Minute Individual "Life or Professional Coaching" Session ($425)

• First Couples Therapy Session ($450)

• Routine 60 Minute Couples Therapy Session ($325)

• Routine 90-Minute Couples Therapy Session ($425)

• First "Relationship Coaching" Session ($450)

• Routine 60 Minute "Relationship Coaching" Session ($325)

• Routine 90 Minute "Relationship Coaching" Session ($425)

• First Family Therapy Session ($325)

• Routine 60 Minute Family Session ($300)

• Routine 90 Minute Family Session ($425)

 

*A $100 surcharge is added to the above costs for services provided after 8:00 pm on weekdays and over the weekend, from 8:00 pm on Friday until 8:00 pm on Sunday. 

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How to cancel or reschedule appointments. 

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Because Dr. Cole is in a private, solo practice, he loses the full cost of your session if you decide to reschedule or cancel your appointment without giving us sufficient time to back-fill your scheduled appointment. Accordingly, we request a 24-hour notice to reschedule or cancel an appointment. There is no charge for rescheduling or canceling an appointment before this 24-hour window. If you reschedule or cancel your session without a 24-hour notice, we reserve the right to charge our office for the credit card you have on file for the full amount of a clinic hour, which is currently $300.

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Dr. Cole provides intensely private psychotherapy, relationship, executive/life coaching, and mediation services to celebrities and prominent public figures. The cost of these services is $475 per hour plus expenses, including travel and meeting space in cases where we are meeting at a private, mutually agreed-upon location in the U.S. or abroad. To learn more about these services, contact Dr. Cole directly at galencole@me.com.
 

How to pay for services.

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You can pay for your services using cash or credit card using our secure payment system.
 

What type of insurance does Dr. Cole accept?

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Dr. Cole does not accept insurance. This means he is “out of network” for all insurance panels. If you plan to submit claims to your insurance company for reimbursement, we will provide you with a “SuperBill” (receipt) for the type of services rendered. Depending on your insurance company, you may also need the following information:

Galen E. Cole, Ph.D., MPH, BC-LPC, ABCP
NPI#: 1174759799
5881 Glenridge Drive, Suite 240, Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 678-629-2578
Email: offices@galencole.com
 

What are administrative support costs?

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In some instances, we charge administrative support costs. For example, suppose we must communicate with physicians, attorneys, medical record clerks, disability claims professionals, law enforcement, teen crisis centers, NFL, MLB, etc. In that case, we may require a retainer to cover the cost of our time. This is always the case if Dr. Cole must appear in court. Typically, administrative costs are billed at these rates (the cost of involvement in legal cases is described in the paragraph below):

• 01-15 Minutes ($100)

• 15-30 Minutes ($150)

• 30-45 Minutes ($250)

• 45-60 Minutes ($300)

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What are court-related costs?

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• If you choose to become Dr. Cole’s client. In that case, you will sign documents that indicate that you understand that it’s counterproductive and possibly destructive, to subpoena or, in any way compel Dr. Cole to appear in court, get involved in any legal proceeding, provide any form of documentation or assessment findings to any party outside the therapeutic setting, or render any opinion to any outside party regarding the solution being sought in therapy (This acknowledgment will not supersede informed consent, nor does it override legal licensure obligations to break confidentiality for cause on the part of the therapist). More specifically, by signing our intake paperwork you will agree to not involve or engage Dr. Cole in any legal issues or litigation you are a party to at any time either during your counseling or after counseling terminates.  This would include any interaction with the Court system, attorneys, Guardian ad Litems, psychological evaluators, alcohol and drug evaluators, or any other contact with the legal system.

• If you wish to have a copy of your file, and Dr. Cole executes a proper release, Dr. Cole will provide you with a copy of your records. If this request for records happens for legal purposes and/or if your records and/or Dr. Cole are requested via a subpoena, you will be responsible for his expert witness fees in the amount of $1,500.00 for one-half (1/2) day to be paid five (5) days in advance of any court appearance or deposition (charged against the credit card we have on file with Dr. Cole’s Office — CCS Psychotherapy, Inc.).  Any additional time Dr. Cole spends over one-half (1/2) day would be billed at $375.00 per hour, including travel time. All time spent by Dr. Cole reviewing, consulting, or preparing for said appearance is billable at the maximum rate stated under these guidelines.

• If you need to contact us, please email our Office Manager, Priscilla Wolf, at offices@galencole.com. Priscilla constantly monitors her email and will respond soon after you send your message.

 

How can I contact Dr. Cole directly?

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Because Dr. Cole is in private, solo practice, he is not set up to handle emergencies on a 24/7 basis. Therefore, if you are experiencing an emergency, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988,  go to your nearest hospital, or call 911. A summary of our contact information is as follows:

• Email: offices@galencole.com, 

• Phone: 678-629-2578, 

• Office Mailing Address: 5881 Glenridge Drive, Suite 240, Atlanta, GA 30328